LOL: Everybody debating whether a human and a robot can fall in Love and whether that would be weird or not. As if the existence of Nam Shin III isn't weird and amazing enough. It's a TV show peeps... anything is possible... ;-) Anyway, I'm loving it!
What's with those tears all the time?! Not just the character of Park Cha Oh Reum, but the whole courtroom in ep2. It's too much. I like L in this so far and I like Lee Elliya, but despite that I think I'll just watch Lawless Attorney and Suits for my legal fix, which I'm both enjoying much more. Let's see what everyone thinks when it's finished. I might pick it up then.
That's why I also like this drama. Viewers have been focussing on the central romance a lot and how Jin Ah has been handeling that. But her situation is damn difficult, and not just at home. I think she's very brave concerning her work situation. Women still have to deal with that sh** everywhere. I hope your daughter is o.k.!
Not a long comment this time. Loved ep. 13 and 14. Can't wait to see them with subs to really understand the details of the dialogue. But even without, you can understand fine that things are in motion. Not gonna say much anymore either (like in previous comments) about how people don't like certain aspects of this drama, like the slow pace or Jin Ah's hesitations or "weakness", other than "just watch!!". I just hope that people see this is so much more than just a romance drama, even if it is a great romance also (read Saiga's comment below). Finally... these actors... they are so awesome... all of them. It really feels like watching a well written stage play and a real life situation at the same time. Just one more week.
... You can't watch Asian drama without being aware that you might have different values and sensibilities, especially…
Thank you again for your answer, amrita828. You're right, this drama is fun to debate about. :-) And I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I do see where you are coming from, but I'll have to agree with JayBird's comment (which saves me some time, so thank you JayBird... great essay ;-): "I love Jin Ah as a lead for exactly the same reasons you dislike her." And isn't that great!^^ I do hope you'll finish the drama so we'll be able to talk some more...
... You can't watch Asian drama without being aware that you might have different values and sensibilities, especially…
Before I answer: don't get me wrong, I do enjoy these discussions^^. It's just that I wouldn't bother if I thought the drama in question wasn't worth it. Thank you for arguing seriously! So...
You say "If the writer wanted us to sympathize with the situation, she wouldn't have made the mother the villain of this story, which means that in their very Korean eyes what that woman is doing is wrong too."
Of course the mothers behavior is too extreme in Korean eyes as well. That's why the writer gives Jin Ah's brother that speech in ep. 12. The writer is addressing these family issues by showing us how they play out, instead of having Jin Ah move out in episode 3. Otherwise it would have been just another noona romance with the emphasis on the relationship between the two lovers only.
And of course Jin Ah shouldn't accept her mother’s behavior. What I am saying is that she isn't accepting it. She has chosen Joon Hee, she is the one who has been going out to go to him, she is in the process of breaking free of her families values while trying to keep from breaking with them physically, she has to rebuild her relationship with her best friend, she is asked to step forward at work concerning sexual harassment without much backing of her fellow workers, she is trying to fix Joon Hee’s relationship with his father which means she wants to do something for him even if she goes about it the wrong way… that’s a hell of a lot to deal with.
Jin Ah is not an anti-hero. And she is not a hero either. She is not meant to be. She is a normal human being who stumbles while she moves forward. And so is Joon Hee, who maybe sets aside a little too much for her, who should have discussed the China trip with her, who isn’t completely open with his sister, who wants to solve everything himself and should trust others a little more... While all of this is happening reality has kicked in for both of them. They will no doubt come together in the end and be much stronger. I for one can empathize with that perfectly fine.
I'm getting a little tired of people complaining about Jin Ah living with her parents and not making certain choises…
... You can't watch Asian drama without being aware that you might have different values and sensibilities, especially if you watch with Western eyes. Isn't that the whole point? The whole situation is pretty normal. In Asia a lot of people live with their parents until they get married, and on top of that: family very often comes before the individual. And it's not easy to break with that. Which Jin Ah is doing in a way by choosing to be with Joon Hee. So she is making those choises. But of course she doesn't want to dissapoint her parents. It is how she is brought up, so you can't expect her to just pack her bags and go. If you can't see that, well I'm sorry... And yes the mother is extreme, but that's being adressed wonderfully by Jin Ah's brother in ep. 12. It's allready a big thing that Jin Ah's father and brother are on her side. This struggle between men and women, and between generations, is the whole point of this drama.
I'm getting a little tired of people complaining about Jin Ah living with her parents and not making certain choises for herself. Continues under spoiler...:
Let's see what everyone thinks when it's finished. I might pick it up then.
Women still have to deal with that sh** everywhere. I hope your daughter is o.k.!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=357Eyly-cfM&t=7s
You say "If the writer wanted us to sympathize with the situation, she wouldn't have made the mother the villain of this story, which means that in their very Korean eyes what that woman is doing is wrong too."
Of course the mothers behavior is too extreme in Korean eyes as well. That's why the writer gives Jin Ah's brother that speech in ep. 12. The writer is addressing these family issues by showing us how they play out, instead of having Jin Ah move out in episode 3. Otherwise it would have been just another noona romance with the emphasis on the relationship between the two lovers only.
And of course Jin Ah shouldn't accept her mother’s behavior. What I am saying is that she isn't accepting it. She has chosen Joon Hee, she is the one who has been going out to go to him, she is in the process of breaking free of her families values while trying to keep from breaking with them physically, she has to rebuild her relationship with her best friend, she is asked to step forward at work concerning sexual harassment without much backing of her fellow workers, she is trying to fix Joon Hee’s relationship with his father which means she wants to do something for him even if she goes about it the wrong way… that’s a hell of a lot to deal with.
Jin Ah is not an anti-hero. And she is not a hero either. She is not meant to be. She is a normal human being who stumbles while she moves forward. And so is Joon Hee, who maybe sets aside a little too much for her, who should have discussed the China trip with her, who isn’t completely open with his sister, who wants to solve everything himself and should trust others a little more... While all of this is happening reality has kicked in for both of them. They will no doubt come together in the end and be much stronger. I for one can empathize with that perfectly fine.
Which Jin Ah is doing in a way by choosing to be with Joon Hee. So she is making those choises. But of course she doesn't want to dissapoint her parents. It is how she is brought up, so you can't expect her to just pack her bags and go. If you can't see that, well I'm sorry... And yes the mother is extreme, but that's being adressed wonderfully by Jin Ah's brother in ep. 12. It's allready a big thing that Jin Ah's father and brother are on her side. This struggle between men and women, and between generations, is the whole point of this drama.